A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at TCU are mostly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 27% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
73%
|
| Black |
5%
|
| Hispanic |
11%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
5%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 59% more female students than male students enrolled at Texas Christian University with a gender ratio of 61% women to 39% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, TCU has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
39%
|
| Women |
61%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
4,732
|
| Women |
7,541
|
TCU serves a high number of out-of-state students with 57% of the student body residing outside of Texas or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
43%
|
| Out of State |
52%
|
| Foreign |
5%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
12% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 3.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=228875 IPEDS survey data for Texas Christian University.
Last updated February 24, 2024